Connetquot Schools Mark 25th Anniversary Of Sept. 11

Students and staff across the district held moments of silence, planted flags and took part in remembrance ceremonies.

By Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff

Sep 14, 2026 2:58 PM EDT | Updated Sep 14, 2026 3:02 PM EDT

Students from Sycamore Avenue Elementary School planted flags in their school’s front lawn in honor of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. (Courtesy Connetquot Central School District)

CONNETQUOT, NY — Students and staff across the Connetquot Central School District marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with tributes honoring the lives lost.

Schools throughout the district observed moments of silence, planted American flags and held remembrance ceremonies featuring patriotic songs, according to the district.

Students were also given opportunities to view artifacts and learn more about the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

District officials said the commemorations were designed to honor those who died and help ensure future generations continue to remember the significance of the attacks.

Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School students performed patriotic songs during a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony. (Courtesy Connetquot Central School District)

John Pearl Elementary School students dressed in red, white and blue on Sept. 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. (Courtesy Connetquot Central School District)

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